The rest of the Jolson story
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement. But his wife has left him and the appeal of the spotlight isn't what it used to be. This time Jolson trades in the stage for life in the fast lane: women, horses, travel. It takes the death of Moma Yoelson and World War II to bring Jolson back to earth - and to the stage. Once again teamed with manager Steve Martin, Jolson travels the world entertaining troops everywhere from Alaska to Africa. When he finally collapses from exhaustion it takes young, pretty nurse Ellen Clark to show him there's more to life than "just rushing around".
Jolson Sings Again (1949) is a drama and music film directed by Henry Levin, released on August 17, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Larry Parks, Barbara Hale, William Demarest and Ludwig Donath. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
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Larry Parks
as Al Jolson / Himself
Barbara Hale
as Ellen Clark
William Demarest
as Steve Martin
Ludwig Donath
as Cantor Yoelson
Bill Goodwin
as Tom Baron
Myron McCormick
as Ralph Bryant
Tamara Shayne
as Moma Yoelson
Bing Crosby
as Himself (voice) (uncredited)
Al Jolson
as Himself (singing voice) (uncredited)
Nelson Leigh
as Theater Manager (uncredited)
Wanda Perry
as Lady (uncredited)
Directed by Henry Levin, written by Sidney Buchman.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 11 ratings.
Columbia had scored a significant financial and critical success with The Jolson Story in 1946 featuring actor Larry Parks miming successfully to Al Jolson's singing voice, the ageing entertainer re-recording all his great hits for the film. Then as now thoughts of a sequel were forthcoming but the story of Jolson's career had essentially been told in its entirety. This can be seen in the struggle the screenwriters…
Reviewed on July 30, 2018
Larry Parks picks up, almost to the frame, from where he left off with the first part of this biopic of the celebrated singer. Lured back to the stage, his wife “Julie” has done a bunk. She doesn’t want to compete with what she thinks will always be his first love, nor does she want to stop him - so off she flies and doesn’t feature at all. Distraught? Well not really, no. He immediately embarks on resuscitating…
Reviewed on June 5, 2025
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The main cast of Jolson Sings Again (1949) includes Larry Parks, Barbara Hale, William Demarest, Ludwig Donath and Bill Goodwin. The film was directed by Henry Levin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Jolson Sings Again was released on August 17, 1949 and runs for 1h 36m.
Jolson Sings Again (1949) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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